Living A Full Life
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to experience a phenomenal celebration of the life of Dr. Byerte W. Johnson who went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2019.
The church was packed with individuals both young and old and from every walk of life. We all had some type connection with Dr. Johnson in a variety of ways 
related to music. As a young girl, I took piano lessons from her for several years and can picture that upright black piano downstairs at her house with the hope of someday getting to play on the baby grand upstairs.
The service was awesome with diverse contributions of music including spirituals, gospel, and ending in Handel’s Messiah. Dr. Johnson’s presence was so real as if she was still leading the choir.
As I listened to the accolades shared throughout the service, I heard a theme of excellence and commitment. Over and over it was mentioned that she lived a full life. This was where my thoughts began to ponder to answer the question of ….what is a ‘full life’?
- How do you know if you’re living a full life?
- Is a sense of fullness ever fully achieved?
- Do you only recognize a sense of fullest as you reflect on your life, at the end of your life?
- Does fullest mean that we’ve faced our fears with courage and have an open mind regarding things different from ourselves?
- Is it making the most of what you have but never settling for less then what you’re capable of achieving?
As I reflect on my own questions of thought, I believe achieving 
fullness comes at different growth experiences in our lives; at different seasons.
I believe fullness comes with peace of mind and feelings of contentment and perhaps when we learn to experience that in any situation, fullness is our neighbor.
4 thoughts on “Living A Full Life”
Do You have some suggested steps for any generation on “how to live a full life?” Is this part of your upcoming workbook? Thanks for making me ponder. LOL
I believe fullest comes in segments and layers. I don’t think we’d learn to fully appreciate it- if it came all at once.
I think we need to learn to savor the moment, recognize the growth, recognize the pain that use to be but know has softened, fullest is having those “ah-hah” moments of reflection and discovery that life can be good.
Dr. Robin,
I agree with you, not only would we not be able to appreciate a full life if it came all at once, we might not be able to handle it if all came at once!
I’m savoring the growth from pain that has softened as I wait in the meantime as I walk by faith! You are so gifted with words, thank you.
Dr. Johnson absolutely lived a “full life”. I interpret that to mean not having any regrets, not having to say “I wish I would have…”. She traveled all over the US and world inspiring those she came in contact with. I want my presence but better yet, my absence to make a difference!